Parking Near The Bridges, Sunderland
Where Can I Park for The Bridges?
The Bridges Shopping Centre has rooftop and multi-storey car parks with 940 spaces. Sunderland City Council lists parking from 8am to 3pm Monday to Friday at £1.50 per hour or £7 daily, with free parking after 3pm. Sundays and Bank Holidays have a £3 flat rate. The rooftop car park has more than 10 Blue Badge bays, but parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
- Address
- The Bridges Shopping Centre, Sunderland, SR1 3LD
- Closest listed space
- Secure Stashbee Parking in Sunderland - Monthly Rates, 110 yd (2 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Sunderland, 168 yd (2 min walk)
Parking Near Sunderland
The Bridges in Sunderland, with pre-booked private parking nearby offering a short walk and less time spent circling for a space. Photo: Pexels
The Bridges Rooftop and Multi-Storey Car Parks
The Bridges Shopping Centre has two centre car parks, the rooftop and multi-storey, with 940 spaces available (thebridges-shopping.com). Sunderland City Council lists parking from 8am to 3pm Monday to Friday at £1.50 per hour, with a £7 daily rate (sunderland.gov.uk).
The council also lists free parking after 3pm Monday to Friday, while Sundays and Bank Holidays have a £3 flat rate (sunderland.gov.uk). The shopping centre says the multi-storey car park provides access to the centre (thebridges-shopping.com). The rooftop car park has more than 10 Blue Badge bays, although parking is not free for Blue Badge holders (accessable.co.uk).
When Sunderland Centre Parking Is Busiest
The council's Monday to Friday tariff applies from 8am to 3pm, so shoppers arriving during those hours need to allow for the hourly charge or daily rate (sunderland.gov.uk). Free parking after 3pm Monday to Friday can suit a later visit, while the £3 Sunday and Bank Holiday flat rate covers those stated days (sunderland.gov.uk).
The Bridges lists its multi-storey car park as open today from 9am to 6pm, with car park opening times and tariffs directed to its parking information service (thebridges-shopping.com). The centre has published access information for reaching the shops via the multi-storey car park (thebridges-shopping.com).
Parksy Spaces Close to The Bridges
A monthly Stashbee space in Sunderland is 110 yd away and costs £64 a month. The 24/7 parking lot is 0.2 mi away at £7.50 a day, while the Holiday Inn space in SR1 is 205 yd away at £3.70 an hour. These spaces can be useful when a centre car park is busy or when a driver wants a specific off-street location.
Hendon Health Centre parking is 0.3 mi away at £2.17 an hour. Quality Hotel Sunderland parking in SR1 is 0.6 mi away at £2.59 a day, and Sunderland Retail Park parking in SR6 is 0.7 mi away at £6 an hour. The daily-priced spaces are particularly practical for longer stays, while the hourly options suit shorter visits.
Other Named Parking Around Sunderland City Centre
The centre's own parking is divided between the rooftop and multi-storey car parks, giving drivers two named areas with direct shopping-centre access (thebridges-shopping.com). The multi-storey is specifically identified by the centre as an access route into the shops (thebridges-shopping.com).
Sunderland City Council operates the tariff information covering Monday to Friday parking, daily rates, free parking after 3pm and Sunday and Bank Holiday charges (sunderland.gov.uk). The rooftop car park is also covered by an AccessAble guide, which records more than 10 Blue Badge bays within that car park (accessable.co.uk).
Walking From Sunderland and Park Lane Stations
Sunderland station is the nearest station to The Bridges, at 168 yd or a 2 min walk. This makes rail a practical choice for shoppers who want to avoid searching for a space around the centre.
Park Lane is another nearby train station, approximately a 5 min walk away. From either station, the shopping centre can be reached on foot without relying on a car park, which is useful during busy shopping periods.
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* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for The Bridges?
The Bridges Shopping Centre has rooftop and multi-storey car parks with 940 spaces. Sunderland City Council lists parking from 8am to 3pm Monday to Friday at £1.50 per hour or £7 daily, with free parking after 3pm. Sundays and Bank Holidays have a £3 flat rate. The rooftop car park has more than 10 Blue Badge bays, but parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
What Are the Parking Charges at The Bridges?
Sunderland City Council lists parking from 8am to 3pm Monday to Friday at £1.50 per hour, with a £7 daily rate. Parking is free after 3pm Monday to Friday. Sundays and Bank Holidays have a £3 flat rate. These charges cover the rooftop and multi-storey car parks at The Bridges Shopping Centre.
How Many Spaces Do the Rooftop and Multi-Storey Car Parks Have?
The rooftop and multi-storey car parks provide 940 spaces. The multi-storey car park provides access to the shopping centre, and the centre has published access information for reaching the shops through it. The two car parks give drivers two named areas with direct shopping-centre access.
Are There Blue Badge Spaces at the Rooftop Car Park?
The rooftop car park has more than 10 Blue Badge bays. Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders, so the stated parking charges still apply. The AccessAble guide records the Blue Badge provision within the rooftop car park, while Sunderland City Council lists the tariff information.
What Alternative Parking Is Close to The Bridges?
A monthly Stashbee space in Sunderland is 110 yd away and costs £64 a month. The Holiday Inn space in SR1 is 205 yd away at £3.70 an hour, while a 24/7 parking lot is 0.2 mi away at £7.50 a day. Daily-priced spaces suit longer stays, while hourly options suit shorter visits.
Can I Walk to The Bridges From Sunderland or Park Lane Station?
Sunderland station is 168 yd away, or a 2 min walk, making rail a practical choice for shoppers avoiding the search for a space. Park Lane is approximately a 5 min walk away. From either station, the shopping centre can be reached on foot without relying on a car park.
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